Born August 1, 1935 in St. Marys, Ontario, Florence passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Monday, January 27, 2025, in her 90th year. Cherished wife of the late Charlie Metters (2004). Fondly remembered by her brother and sister-in-law, John and Lorraine Armitage of London. Predeceased by her late parents Viola and Percy Armitage.
A graveside service will be held in the Spring at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Cremation has taken place.
In memory of Florence, donations to Prospect Hill Cemetery or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Janet Marie (Powell) Pearson
Dear John & Lorraine: In Feb I just learned Florence had passed and fond memories returned. I knew them back before 1967, when I left the neighbourhood, for my career. Old, old Powell neighbours at the other end of Prospect Hill Road. As an update lived in Mississauga for 50+ years, moved back to Exeter where streets aren’t yet 6 lanes.
Amy Waugh
I am so sorry to hear of Florence’s passing, John & Lorraine. I will be echoing so many of the sentiments being expressed by everyone, especially Val & Alison. We moved into Holden’s farm across the road from Florence and Charlie when I was about 5 and my brother and I were the youngest of the “brat pack” Prospect Hill gang of kids who spent hours of our childhood riding our bikes up and down the road and through their driveway, past the back garden and duck shed to the path that would complete the circuit to Brown’s, pass Gagen’s for penny candy and back down the road when the sun was setting. I clearly remember helping Florence with evening chores, just me and her, and my favourite job was feeding the pigs. Her baking was truly renowned and I often told her she should open a bakery, to which she would always reply, she “would never have time for that”. I wonder if some of my love of cooking came from her…again, I remember being in her little kitchen, showing me how to make sugar cookies, squirting dough out of a gizmo that would make any variety of shapes, bread dough, without a recipe, because she would say when asked for one, that she didn’t use recipes 😊 Others were always fore most in her heart. She and my grandmother, made fast friends over their love of crafts and sewing, she and Charlie had a permanently open door for visits and tours of their garden, her latest rose bush purchase, and hosting neighbourhood dinners where the kids always got their own specially set table in her living room, which in my eyes was magically filled with all her craft and sewing supplies and projects, she taught me one of the first piano songs I knew. Every year at Christmas, one of my daughters’ most cherished pieces to come out of the boxes, remains to this day, an animated dancing Santa, that she gave to my girls and one to my nephews that still worked until last Christmas, but remains on prime display in our house, 20 years later. Florence- you and Charlie had an imprint on all those who came into your life and will always be responsible in some part for the people that we have all become.❤️
Susan Waugh
Florence and Charlie were wonderful neighbours to the Waugh family for many years. I will miss the regular chats Florence and I had on the phone after we had both left Prospect Hill. She will be missed by many. My condolences to John and Lorraine.
Alison (Brown) Little
The Prospect Hill gang will miss you, Florence. You and Charlie (and your cats!) were a big part of my childhood.
Lots of stories and history will pass on with Florence. She knew everyone, and remembered everything! Rest in peace.
Val Thomson
Florence and Charlie’s yard was part of the path we rode our bikes on hundreds of times as kids growing up in Prospect Hill. They never minded us going through their yard and we often stopped to chat, check out the garden, or enjoy some cookies. Florence was a kind, friendly and helpful soul and I will remember her fondly as part of the wonderful neighbourhood I grew up in.
Peter and Kathy Holden
Sorry to hear of Florence’s passing. We had a lot of good times growing up across the road from Florence and Charlie. We received a lot of her baking. May your memories of her comfort you.
Peter and Kathy Holden
Ross (Buddy) & Anne Holden and family
We are saddened by the loss of Florence. Will miss her phone calls and chatting with her. Many memories of Prospect Hill, Ross (Buddy) remembers those times since he was 4 years old and being with Charlie. After Charlie and Florence were married she became a part of the family and we continued to stay in touch. Florence loved to put the pedal to the metal and was very proud of that. We are thinking of you John and Lorraine at this time. She will be missed.
Carol Nicholson
Sending thoughts of sympathy to you. May beautiful memories bring you comfort and peace.
Blessings! Carol
Marg Prout
My condolences to all the family. I well remember Florence when we both lived in Lucan. Florence lived on Market Street beside the Jim & Bernice Lockyer welding shop. Cherish your memories.
Julie Armitage
Sorry for your loss, John and Lorraine, remember living across the road from Percy and Viola on Market Street, Lucan. Take care.
Margaret Watt
During my many visits with Flo over the years, we shared our memories of farming, and when each of of lived in Lucan. Flo was one of the first people to welcome us to Parkview West saying if you are from Lucan you will be fine here. R.I.P. Flo. You will be missed
Joan Mitchell
I was sorry to read about Florence passing..Florence was a great lady to talk to about the old neighbourhood and very knowledgeable. l always enjoyed our little telephone visits..RIP Flo and thanks for all memories through the years with yourself and Charlie..
Joan Mitchell
Bill
Dear John and Lorraine, sorry for the passing of your sister and sister in law
Rick & Beth Webber
John and Lorraine,
Our heartfelt condolences
Hugs,
Rick and Beth
Alex Westman
My sincere condolences
I have many fond memories of Florence. She and Charlie were dear friends of my grandparents and parents.
She was an amazing person.
Erin & Holly Emm
Thank you Flo, for your many years of friendship and laughter. Your supervision and support at Parkview was very much appreciated. Rest Peacefully, Lovely Lady.🙏❤️
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
John & Lorraine – We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Florence. She was a friendly, happy, generous, talented lady who could do anything she attempted. A lover of gardening and crafting, she kept busy throughout her life. Florence spent several years teaching the neighbour gals the intricies of tube painting. Her classes were always full of laughter and fun bantering plus her encouragement to keep going toward improvement. Florence will be missed by all who knew her. Cherish your memories.